RecipesBasil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise I often end up with a bumper crop of herbs—and here’s one of my favorite basil recipes. These burgers feature great Italian flavor. The gooey, cheesy centers and scrumptious topping are irresistible. —Virginia Kochis, Springfield, Virginia
RecipesFamily-Friendly Stuffed Cheeseburgers We were experimenting one night and came up with these tasty cheese-filled Family-Friendly Stuffed Cheeseburgers. Our kids and neighbors fell in love with them. They’re so good that we often don’t add any condiments.—Alethea Osborne, Florence, Kentucky
RecipesBacon Cheeseburgers Where can you get a juicy burger that is so superior to drive-thru fare? Right in your backyard with this delicious bacon cheeseburger recipe. —Jackie Burns, Silverdale, Washington
RecipesBruschetta Chicken Wraps As an Italian American, I love, love, love garlic, tomatoes and basil, all of which are musts for good bruschetta. This recipe was created in celebration of the first tomatoes to come out of our home garden this year. —Gina Rine, Canfield, Ohio
RecipesBratwurst and Chicken Kabobs I made these lively chicken kabobs as a thank-you gift while visiting my relatives in Norway They loved eating them almost as much as I loved cooking for them! If you prefer less heat in the chutney, you can use honey in place of pepper jelly. Also, any variety of vegetables will work with these. —Anna Davis, Springfield, Missouri
RecipesHerb-Stuffed Pork Loin I serve this pork roast often when I’m entertaining company. It’s especially good with garden-fresh herbs, but dried work nicely as well. It makes a stunning presentation. —Michele Montgomery, Lethbridge, Alberta
RecipesMaple Cranberry Chicken With just four ingredients, these moist and flavorful chicken breasts are a cinch to prepare. The tart cranberry sauce contrasts nicely with the sweet maple syrup. —Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California
RecipesHoney-Soy Pork Chops Summer is always a special time for relaxed and casual meals, for summertime patriotic holidays and especially for picnics in the great outdoors. This recipe is perfect for such occasions. -Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah
RecipesFarmers Market Orzo Salad Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses such as mozzarella, feta or smoked Gouda. —Heather Dezzutto, Raleigh, North Carolina
RecipesTuna Teriyaki Kabobs I love to barbecue but don’t always want a heavy dinner. These are perfect in the spring, and you’ll have room for dessert! —Holly Battiste, Barrington, New Jersey
RecipesSouthwest Steak & Potatoes Bold seasonings give meat and potatoes a Southwest twist. Feel free to adjust the heat factor by using more or less chili powder. —Kenny Fisher, Lancaster, Ohio
RecipesCajun Summer Vegetables Put your garden-fresh summertime veggies to good use in a colorful side dish that gets a little heat from Cajun seasoning. It pairs well with any entree, and it’s quick and easy to prepare. —Nancy Dentler, Greensboro, North Carolina
RecipesWhite Balsamic Blueberry, Corn and Feta Salad I’m not typically a huge fan of summer corn, but when it comes to this sweet, salty, refreshing salad, I can’t put my fork down. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
RecipesHot ‘n’ Spicy Spareribs I always keep this dry rub in a shaker on my shelf so I have it ready to use in an instant. It’s a deliciously different way to prepare barbecued ribs.
RecipesTaco Burgers My family loves the taste of tacos, but I dislike the mess! So I developed these burgers as a tasty but tidy alternative.—Linda Logan, Warren, Ohio